Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Breeze-Eastern is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. Rescue crews trust their lives with Breeze-Eastern products, and we take that responsibility seriously. The work we do benefits the greater good, and we are a global leader because we retain and hire the best.

Breeze-Eastern offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' health, financial security, and overall well-being. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional offerings include paid time off, company-sponsored life insurance, and participation in a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with company contributions.

We are seeking a Facilities Manager responsible for performing the necessary plant engineering and maintenance of the Company's physical facility. The Facilities Manager maintains all physical assets of the building and capital equipment, and oversees the utilities management, recommending changes in equipment or methods to sustain operating efficiency. The Facilities Manager will supervise and coordinate the upkeep of the grounds. In addition, they oversee the hazardous waste program and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations concerning hazardous waste and OSHA safety standards. The position also executes the company's Environmental Management System (EMS) to maintain compliance with applicable federal/state regulations, OSHA rules, and AS9100 and ISO 14000 standards; develops, maintains, and distributes the annual and quarterly inspection calendars; and keeps all related logs, checklists, and inspection records. Additional duties include performing and/or conducting pre-audits and inspections related to EMS, coordinating with all department managers and supervisors, and managing all plant engineering required for production, including modifying or altering equipment to perform assigned tasks. The role specifies and approves outside contractors for construction and/or repair work, reviews their work against the contract, manages the maintenance budget, and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in a technical field (or equivalent manufacturing experience) with seven or more years in a related shop, with hands-on experience in HVAC and boiler systems, welding, electrical and plumbing, elevator and forklift operation, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management and personnel, plus solid PC proficiency (MRP experience is a plus), are essential. Preferred qualifications include experience coordinating EMS and environmental compliance programs, familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 14000 standards, and demonstrated budget management experience.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience: $110,000-$125,000

Breeze-Eastern is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Breeze-Eastern to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to Religion, sex, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, covered veteran or disability, or other protected characteristic (as defined by law), Breeze-Eastern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.